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Most popular food traditions tied to family events and holiday seasons in Japan as of 2022

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Release date

April 2023

Region

Japan

Survey time period

February 2 to 7, 2023

Number of respondents

3,000 respondents

Age group

20-69 years

Method of interview

Online panel

Supplementary notes

Original question: "On special occasions such as seasonal events, do you eat foods related to those events? For each of the events listed below, please choose the closest answer."

Figures may not add up to 100 percent due to rounding by the source.

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Preferred holiday food traditions in Japan 2022

Published by
T. Ozbun,
May 30, 2024

The most popular food tradition tied to holiday seasons in Japan was the New Year and New Year's Eve meal, according to a survey conducted in 2022. Over ** percent of respondents consumed traditional New Year meals every year, whereas percent partake in the festivities. 
Common food served during the turn of the year include traditional dishes in stackable boxes (o-sechi), rice cake (mochi), and soup with mochi (zoni). Dishes with symbolic meaning such as soba noodles for longevity are also popular at the dawn of a new year.

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